Incorporating opposites in your lyrics can bring so many benefits into your writing process. In this episode l show you (with examples) how powerful this technique can be. We'll focus on these 3 key benefits we instantly gain from experimenting with opposite words:

1. Help lead you to the next line.
2. Create emphasis and contrast in your message.
3. Create more memorable, catchy lines.

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This week I am joined by my songwriting partner, Jon Greer as we dive into the nuances of navigating the creative relationships involved in having a successful collaboration. We get into the benefits and struggles that can come from collaborating, defining the expectations and roles of everyone involved, and working on your willingness to change and to let go of ideas to uncover the hidden potential of your songs.

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In writing they say 'write what you know', but a more powerful sentiment for songwriting is 'write what you care about'. This week is a reminder to focus on the topics that you actually have something so say about instead of just what you think people want to hear.

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Feeling stuck? This week we are diving into list songs as a way to get us writing and sidestepping writer's block. List songs are such a great way to get our creative juices flowing again because of their formulaic structure. By the end of this episode you will have the tools to conquer writer's block whenever you encounter it and get back to what matters most: writing songs.

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Word painting is one of the best techniques in songwriting to pull the listener into the world of the song. So if you want your listeners to connect to your songs in a deeper way, this episode is for you!

Word painting is when your lyrics are reflected in a literal way through your music and production. Throughout the episode I give a ton of examples to help you understand the limitless potential of this technique.

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This week we are diving into some practical tips to help us get over the fear of releasing our songs. Everyone struggles with judgement on some level, and the key to overcoming it is confidence. In this episode we get into how we can start to build that confidence and gain the strength to overcome judgement.

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